Love you all, praying for you,
Have you ever been attacked falsely, unfairly, unjustly? Psalms 119:69 - Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies, I keep your precepts with all my heart. What do you do when you face enemies, adversity from people – those who don’t even know you, or those who know you well who have turned on you, betrayed you, turned against you? What do you do when people spread lies about you – with malicious intent, to take you down, ruin or destroy you? What should you do? If you haven’t experienced this yet, you will. The issue isn’t them, not even the damage their lies could cause. This is a heart issue. It’s always a heart issue. What’s in your heart? What does your heart focus on? Always focus on humility first. And humility always starts with humility before God – a deep, 100% commitment to obey not matter what God says. Then humility towards others – thinking of them higher than yourself. Second, in every criticism, whether from those who are for you or against you, even in slander… is there any shred of truth? Criticism whether well meaning, or ill willed, if there is a part of truth to it, even a small part, don’t waste the opportunity. Ignore the delivery – look for the truth, look for the silver lining. After humility before God, committing to obey, and humility before others – believe the best and where there is no best, pray for them – even your enemies – Ask God if there is anything to be learned in their criticism – anything that I could change to be more effective? Whether I did everything right or not… Then, what should your heart’s focus be during times of trial, when the arrogant spread lies, and accuse you falsely? Most people focus their heart on defending themselves. Trying to fight against it, right the wrong, counter the misperception, vindicate themselves. But God says, “Let me do that. Vindication is mine says the LORD. Let another defend you, God will raise them up. God says an undeserved curse does not come to rest on the righteous. You… be righteous. #1) Focus your heart on His precepts and keep them fully. Be sure you are fully obeying. #2) Pray for them. Love your enemies, pray for those who persecute you, and #3) Forgive them. The time may come when they come back and seek your forgiveness. All the trouble and pain and heartache they caused you – now they want to you alleviate their feelings of guilt. What will you do then? What will you do now? Will you let the root of bitterness in? If you do, it is bent on destroying you. Or will you forgive them? Forgive them now. Better to do it now, and you’ll be ready then. Even if they never apologize, or admit their own corruption, worse than the damage of the lies they told, could be your response. Your response could affect you far more than the lies. When facing false accusation, slander and persecution. Put your Trust in the LORD, He delivers those who call on His Name. Learn like David to encourage yourself in the LORD. Ask forgiveness of Him and others where needed. Press In to His Word! PRISM will help! Now is not the time to pursue anything else, it’s time to press into Him – keep His precepts with all your heart. Increase your time in His Word – fully obey everything He reveals, even if it has nothing to do with correcting this injustice. You just obey, God will handle the rest. Praying that you will always focus on His Word, His Wisdom, His Promise - that you will fully obey. That you will put your trust in God. He is your Defender – you don’t have to. He’s your Deliver – there is no one more powerful than Him. And He's your Father - He loves you - He is fully aware of what is going on - He knew it was coming before it happened, before you even heard about it. He will use even this for His glory and your good. This is an opportunity to obey - and to trust. Not easy, that's why He gives you the grace for it. Love you all, dad
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